Mountain Biking In Nagano

Mountain Biking In Hakuba Japan

Mountain Biking in Japan is huge, and enthusiasm for the sport is growing. Hakuba and the surrounding Nagano region are rich in exciting mountain bike trails and offer numerous scenic trails for relaxing rides around mountain lakes and through small villages. In addition, there is a growing community of downhill racers, resulting in many new trail building projects, races, and annual events.

MTB TOURS IN HAKUBA

We offer 3 tours daily from April – November. Depending on your group / level and what you want to get out of it choose from the Funride, Downhill, or Private guiding. See details about the tours below.

If you are interested in some of the other MTB products we provide, including multiday workshops, rentals and instructor certification with the PMBIA then check out our MTB department – Evergren Cycle Revolution

MTB Funride

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RESERVATIONThis bike tour is perfect for families with children, novice to intermediate riders, or those looking not for an extreme ride but for a scenic peddle around Hakuba. We ride scenic trails around mountain rivers, weave through forest trails and rice fields and show beautiful parts of Hakuba you might otherwise miss.

Tour DatesApril 27th ~ May 6th / AM tour onlyJune 1st ~ June 30th / Only available with Private tour
July 1st ~ July 12th / Weekends and holidays only
July 13th ~ Aug 31st / Everyday
September 1st ~ November 4th Weekends and holidays only
*Available on week day if a group is larger than 4

What to Bring
sport shoes, T-shirt or long sleeve(no sleeve is not acceptable), long or half pants(shorts are not acceptable), gloves (cotton work gloves with rubber grip is OK), rain gear if necessary, a cap, sunscreen, a small bag and a water bottle

Riding Level

INTRO TO DOWNHILL

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RESERVATIONLearn the required skills and techniques to ride a downhill trail in a safe and enjoyable manner. Our PMBI certified instructors/guides will give you the perfect introduction to the thrill of downhill mountain biking.

Tour Dates
April 27th ~ May 6th / PM tour only
June 1st ~ June 30th / Only available with Private tour
July 1st ~ July 12th / Weekends and holidays only
July 13th ~ August 31st / Everyday
September 1st ~ November 4th / Weekends and holidays only
*Available on week day if a group is larger than 4

Riding Level

MTB DOWNHILL

MAKE A RESERVATIONWe operate our Downhill Tour at Iwatake Mountain Bike Park which has great downhill trails with wide range of levels from beginner to advanced. During a half day tour, we normally do 2 runs from the top to the bottom using Gondola that costs ¥1,200 per ride. If you are experienced mountain biker and prefer natural mountain trail, we load everything into our vans and provide transport to the top of the hills on the Eastern side of Hakuba. Practice riding techniques on top while gazing out at amazing views of the Hakuba mountain range and ride some of Hakuba’s single-track downhill on well-maintained Specialized & Kona MTB’s.

Tour Dates
April 27th ~ May 6th / PM tour only
June 1st ~ June 30th / Only available with Private tour
July 1st ~ July 12th / Weekends and holidays only
July 13th ~ August 31st / Everyday
September 1st ~ November 4th / Weekends and holidays only
*Available on week day if a group is larger than 4

Riding Level

Mountain Bike Private tour

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RESERVATIONFree Riding is just like the name implies, riding pretty much anything the area has to offer. Technical skill and balance are a prerequisite for this type of riding as we will be practicing narrow structure riding techniques, jumps, drops, steeps, hill climbing and cross-country riding. Shocks are not essential for this type of riding but it sure softens the impact for us mere mortals. The Freeride is an intense half-day tour that covers a huge range of riding techniques as well as a large part of the Hakuba area – you must be fit and ready-to-ride. If your ability level does not suit free riding then we can tailor the tour to suit your needs, just let us know.

MULTI-DAY TOURS

As well as the half-day and full-day options, we also offer customised multi-day tours. There is no better way to see the back roads of Nagano than on a guided mountain bike tour. From our centrally located base in Hakuba we can venture out on numerous extended day trips. A moderate level of fitness and a desire to seek out the back roads of rural Japan are all that you need. We can create a custom tour plan for your group or you can inquire about some of our trip ideas. You can find out more information and get in touch with us by heading over to our MTB section at – Evergreen Cycle Revolution

If you bombed from top to bottom you can hit it pretty fast. It is a 15-20 minute drive to the start-point. We do some training in advanced riding skills and cruise the top before breaking the trail into several sections.